Options Education

Portfolio Protection Step 5: Put Options

By Nancy Zambell, InvestorPlace Contributor
In my recent article 5 Steps to Protect Your Portfolio, the final step I discussed was utilizing put options as insurance that any unrealized gains…

Why the World Is an Option Seller’s Oyster Right Now

By Jonathan Yates, InvestorPlace Contributor
Writing covered put options offers you a way to make gains when the market as a whole isn't returning any.

The Secret to Making Your Biggest Earnings Season Gains

By Preston James, Weekly Windfall Secrets
Learn how to gain 100% per year on your money every year during 30 stress-free days on the calendar.

Look to the Dollar for Market Direction

By Serge Berger, InvestorPlace Contributor
This is one very clear trend that, if we follow it closely, can lead to great profits and much more clarity.

Protect a Losing Short Position with a Collar

By Lawrence Meyers, InvestorPlace Contributor
Cut your losses and your exposure to further upside moves in a shorted stock with the collar strategy.

The Right Way to Buy Rising Stocks

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Don't let the fear of being late to the party keep you on the sidelines. Here's a win-win strategy for buying stocks that are on the rise.

A Volatility View of Netflix Earnings

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
While NFLX volatility was elevated heading into earnings, it wasn’t high enough – not even close -- to predict the stock's steep descent.

Why it Pays to Enter an Option in 2 Trades

By Ethan Roberts, InvestorPlace Contributor
You can hedge against being too early on an options trade by cutting your allotment in half and making two trades instead of one.

How to Lock In Part of Your Call-Option Profit

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Here's a way to book part of a successful trade but stay in for more upside.

How to Defend Your Options Profit

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Here's a strategy to avoid giving away too much profit.

Learn to Embrace Volatility’s Tipping Point

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
A surge in implied volatility can offset the risk of selling puts against a stock's downtrend.

Tap Into Sky-High Option Premiums

By Josip Causic
Option premiums are at levels not seen in a year, and as a result, selling options in today’s market is an excellent strategy.

Covered Calls: A High-Volatility Crutch?

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
This options strategy isn't automatically the best in fearful markets.

Options Volatility Not Leaving Anytime Soon

By Adam Warner
It's clear that investor fear won't subside quickly.

4 Must Knows About Option Volatility

By Dan Passarelli, InvestorPlace Contributor
Option traders must learn and study the role that volatility has in the pricing of options.

What a Tool – Option Volatility Charts

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Options traders use volatility charts to help determine the value of an option premium.

3 Advantages of Spread Trading

By Tyler Craig, Tales of a Technician
Options spread trades are less risky than a straight call or put purchase

Use Options to Generate Income

By Dawn Pennington
Selling covered calls and put options are bullish strategies that generate income.

Selling Puts vs. Covered Calls – Which Is Better?

By John Jagerson, Editor, Strategic Trader
Many investors are surprised to learn that the benefits of covered calls can be had without increasing risk by selling short or naked puts.
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